It was a beautiful day to be outside.  No wind.  A few snowflakes floated down.  The sun wasn't out so the lighting was flat and grey for photos but it was great for some outdoor activities. 

Just before leaving for the SWC snowshoe trail, my five deer friends came to empty out the feeders. They are so entertaining to watch.  The sunflower seed shells appear to create a challenge when being eaten.  It always looks like they are hard to chew and swallow.  The deer make some very funny faces when eating the seeds.

I made my way to the trail for a short jaunt on my snowshoes.  I have a new pair that I wanted to try out.  The outing was perfect.  I was the only one on the trail and hoped to see some wildlife but there was nothing out and about.  It only takes 40 minutes to get to the end of the trail and back.

Soon after getting home, one of my sons came out with his skis.  We headed to the Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Recreation Area for an afternoon ski trip.  I like a short little loop around Neon Lake.  It takes about an hour which is the perfect length for me.  There were no animals or birds out there either. 

When we got back to the house, as we were eating supper, the backyard deer paraded into the yard for an afternoon feed.  It doesn't matter how often I see them, they make me smile every time.

The big get-away with a few inches to spare.